Fusible Links

[superfunk]

I shorted something today and heard the started click, now the car wont start. So my thought was that the fusible link has blown. I pop the hood and look for it, I cant find any. Can someone post a picture of the fusible links in a 71 240z. I would really appreciate it, I may have been looking right at it an not realized. Otherwise, Im pretty sure sometime during my cars life the fusible links have been removed.

Thanks

[EScanlon]

There is only ONE fusible link on a 71 240, it's located AT the starter and connects the wiring harness to it. Look for the cable coming from the positive end of the battery and where it connects to the starter there will be a wire with a connector on the end, that's the fusible link.

Check with the dealer to get the right replacement.

E

[superfunk]

Thanks...

yeah... I was staring right at it. Thought it was just a wire, didnt notice the two connectors on it. I've been working with a 72 wiring diagram that shows another at the alternator, Im guess that this was not on the 71, so good, one less thing to find.

It wasnt blown, turns out im an idoit. Im kinda embarrassed, but I forgot to plug the wires back into the ignition switch. Not too sure how I missed that one.

Thanks for the reply, at least I know where the fusible link is now.

[a7dz]

You may have missed the wires but, at least it is an easy fix. The fusible link is also at the alternator on my 70. But, E is right the only one that would effect your not starting is the one at the starter. If the one at the alternator was bad you would not charge the battery.

[superfunk]

I dont see one at the starter. Where exactly would it be. Or was it omitted for the '71.

Thanks,

[a7dz]

It should be on the same stud as the positive battery cable located on the top forward end of the starter.

[superfunk]

Oops, sorry.

I meant alternator..

Had starters on my mind I guess when I wrote that.